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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.69, 75.98 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.69, 75.98 and 24.96 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.69 : 75.98 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.69/75.98 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.69x = 75.98 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.69x = 1,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.68/50.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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